This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Grumman AA-1B. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Chesnee, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.

What reportedly happened: A witness watched the airplane fly over his house and noted that the engine sounded as if it was running slowly. The wings were rocking from side to side. As he continued to watch the airplane, the engine stopped and the airplane descended until it crashed. Read more...

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